JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
16.48 EUR
-0.34 (-2.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to DEC. DEC was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of DEC while its profitability can be described as average. DEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
- DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years DEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.02%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.74%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DEC is below the industry average of 8.04%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of DEC (6.51%) is better than 72.06% of its industry peers.
- DEC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.00%, DEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DEC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.64%, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- DEC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DEC is still creating some value.
- DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- DEC has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.32, DEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the high side and indicates that DEC has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of DEC (1.62) is worse than 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC5.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that DEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEC has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.93 indicates that DEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- DEC has a Quick ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for DEC have decreased by -9.37% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, DEC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.63% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.80% in the last year.
- DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
- DEC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.65% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.71, DEC is valued correctly.
- DEC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- DEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.59, which indicates a correct valuation of DEC.
- DEC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, DEC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DEC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 67.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DEC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DEC is cheaper than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%, DEC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, DEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, DEC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPA:DEC (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.48
-0.34 (-2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Inst Owners27.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.53B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.90M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.36 (17.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6.8%
EPS(NY)1.31
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY21.98%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY30.63%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.59
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.74% | ||
| ROCE | 7.46% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.57% | ||
| OM | 12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.51% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.98% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC5.16%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.37%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y6.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.98%
EPS Next 3Y7.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year0.2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year89.14%
EBIT Next 3Y29.66%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.93%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y5.98%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
What is the valuation status of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 14.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for DEC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is expected to grow by 6.38% in the next year.